Open Records Program
Oklahoma Open Records Act
The Oklahoma Open Records Act is codified in 51 O.S. §24A.1 through 24A.18. This act gives you the right to access, review, and copy certain Oklahoma Human Services (OKDHS) records. The act does not apply to records specifically required by statute or regulation to be kept confidential.
Denial of access appeal
A denial of access to records may be appealed within 10 days by writing to the Director of Human Services, Open Records Act Appeal, P.O. Box 25352, Oklahoma City, OK 73125.
How to request information from OKDHS
OKDHS Form 23RM023E - The online form must be fully completed in order to review or copy OKDHS records. Questions regarding the form may be directed to RecordRequest@okdhs.org.
Search fees
A search fee in addition to a fee for photocopying may be charged. Requests that are for commercial purposes or that would cause excessive disruption of office function are charged a search fee of $25 per hour for staff time spentconducting the search. The actual cost of duplicating the information involved is charged for computer runs, microfilming or reproduction other than photocopying.
Fee schedule
Photocopying fees for documents which are 8.5 x 14 inches, or smaller, are:
- No charge for 100 pages or less in a calendar year;
- $.25 per page more than 100 pages in a calendar year; or
- $1 per page for certified document
There is a $25 per hour search fee for commercial requests or those that cause excessive disruption of office functions. This charge is a reimbursement for staff time.
There is a $35 per hour cost of labor fee when computer programming or computer processing time is required.
All fees must be paid by check or money order, payable to OKDHS, before the material is reviewed or copies are delivered. Fees are paid by check or money order. Please mail checks and money orders to OKDHS, P.O. Box 248864, Oklahoma City, OK 73124-8864 and note your request’s tracking number. OKDHS does not accept cash.
